Institutional Research & Analytics (Strategy and Delivery Office) has published the eighth edition of the Nazarbayev University Data Digest. It is the University’s yearly overview of key institutional data as of Fall 2026. The Digest covers student enrollment, admissions, graduation and retention rates, degrees awarded, alumni outcomes, and faculty and staff. Most tables show trends […]
The Institutional Research & Analytics (IR&A) unit has completed its second consecutive year of focus group discussions with second- and third-year undergraduate students, gathering feedback from all four schools on academic life, wellbeing, and student support services. Full report is available here. […]
The Institutional Research and Analytics is pleased to share the Spring 2026 Grade Distribution Reports: Spring 2026 Undergraduate Grade Distribution Reports Spring 2026 Graduate Grade Distribution Report Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or thoughts. […]
Representatives from NU’s Institutional Research and Analytics and Quality and Accreditation units took part in the IV Forum on Institutional Research in Kazakhstan, held on May 22, 2026, at K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University. The forum focused on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education Institutions: Making Use of Data to Enhance Stakeholder Experiences.” During the event, […]
The Institutional Research and Analytics is pleased to share the Fall 2025 Grade Distribution Reports (available since February 11, 2026): Fall 2025 Undergraduate Grade Distribution Reports Fall 2025 Graduate Grade Distribution Report Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or thoughts. […]
The Institutional Research and Analytics is pleased to share findings from our 2025 Undergraduate Exit Survey Results. Please note that you may need to log in with your NU email and password to access some of these reports. Should you have any questions about the surveys and/or the results, please do not hesitate to contact […]
Institutional Research and Analytics, Strategy and Delivery Office is now announcing the release of the 2025 Applicant Socio-Economic Survey. This is an annual study that examines the backgrounds of candidates applying to the Foundation Year Program (NUFYP) and those seeking Direct admission to undergraduate programmes. The survey, administered each year since 2019, serves as a key instrument […]
NU Institutional Research and Analytics (Strategy and Delivery Office) is pleased to present the seventh edition of the NU Data Digest, an interactive dashboard showcasing NU’s Fall enrollment data and dashboards featuring degrees conferred since 2015. Please click on the following links to access these reports: – 2025-2026 NU Data Digest – Fall Enrollment Dashboard – Degree […]
The Institutional Research and Analytics is pleased to share findings from our 2025 Graduate Exit Survey Results. Please click the following links to access these results in the form of: Static Report for 2025 Updated Dashboard for 2025 Please note that you may need to log in with your NU email and password to access […]
At Nazarbayev University (NU), standardized tests such as IELTS and TOEFL assess entry-level proficiency. However, the extent to which these tests predict academic performance in NU’s core courses remains uncertain. This study examines the relationship between English language proficiency test scores and performance in WCS 150 Rhetoric and Composition, a required first-year writing course. Institutional […]
